Roma could take legal action against Malcom, Bordeaux - Monchi

Roma could take legal action against Bordeaux and Malcom after the forward pulled out of a deal to move to the Italian club in order to sign for Barcelona.

Sporting director Monchi says Roma are "looking at [their] options" after seeing their move for the Brazilian hijacked by Barca at the eleventh hour.

Both Bordeaux and Roma confirmed that an agreement had been struck for Malcom to move to the Serie A side on Monday, although nothing was signed.

However, a late €41 million bid from Barca led to a dramatic U-turn, with the La Liga champions confirming a transfer had been completed on Tuesday.

"We are looking at our options and seeing if we have a legal case," Monchi said. "It is true that nothing was signed, but there are many messages with the agents and [Bordeaux] president [Stephane Martin] that are at least worth being assessed."